SAS Strengthens the Direct Route to Oslo from Aalborg Airport
From April 2024, SAS is allocating additional capacity to the direct non-stop route to Oslo from Aalborg Airport to meet the growing demand on the route. There will be up to 2 daily departures to Oslo – with a late morning departure and an afternoon departure. The increase will benefit travelers from North Jutland, especially business travelers, who will have significantly more travel options to and from Oslo, as well as onward connections to cities such as Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger.
As part of the summer schedule in 2024, SAS significantly increases traffic between Aalborg and Oslo, with a late morning departure on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) using an Embraer E195 – configured to 114 passengers. With the regular operation of six weekly afternoon departures using SAS' ATR aircraft, this results in an 81 percent capacity increase for the entire summer schedule.
- Seeing that the desire to travel is continuing to rise, we are thrilled to announce the increase of our service between Aalborg and Oslo, expanding our commitment to being the preferred airline for Scandinavia’s travelers. Growing this service is a testament to our dedication in providing connectivity and seamless travel for Aalborg and Northern Jutland to Oslo and beyond, says Henrik Winell, Vice President Network, SAS.
An Important Route to both Business and Leisure Travelers
The first departure on SAS' direct non-stop route between Aalborg and Oslo was in March 2017, with 5-6 weekly departures and a growing demand year after year – especially from the business sector. At the same time, both Danish leisure travelers and, notably, Norwegian tourists have used the route when vacationing in North Jutland.
- The increased frequencies on the Aalborg-Oslo route will greatly enhance flexibility in the North Jutland business community, making it much easier to travel to Oslo and other cities in Norway from Aalborg Airport. In addition, the 3 extra weekly departures to Oslo can also boost tourism in North Jutland, where Norwegian tourists represent a significant market. With increased accessibility and capacity, we expect to see greater interest in using the route and also attract a larger group of Danish leisure travelers who can enjoy an extended weekend in the Norwegian capital, says CEO Niels Hemmingsen.